Applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface

Abstract

A mitt applicator, such as a mitt, for distributing a substance onto a target surface in the preferred form of a mitt. The mitt is composed of two panels, each panel consisting of at least one layer. The mitt's panels are in face-to-face contact with each other. At least one panel is configured to form an external pocket to be used as a product-dispensing reservoir. The inner layer of each panel can form the inside layer of the mitt and can be impervious to liquid or gel substances in order to protect the user's hand. The outer layer of the two panels can be made from materials with different properties. Also included, is a method for construction and method for using the above applicator. Additionally, a mitt with an optional reservoir is disclosed with a radial end shape and an elongated body to protect the user against substances applied to said mitt.

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       32 . A mitt applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface, said applicator comprising:
 a substantially planar applicator body having two panels of material, each composed of at least one layer of material, in which the panels are disposed in a generally opposing manner about a central plane and are joined as to define a single cavity between the panels of sufficient shape and size to accommodate either a right human hand or left human hand or two human hands simultaneously; and   a reservoir formed in at least one of the panels to receive substances to be distributed.   
   
   
       33 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein said panels each have one or more layers and at least one layer of both panels is comprised of a substantially impervious material to protect said human hand against substances applied to said mitt. 
   
   
       34 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein said body extends at least past the midpoint of a user's forearm,
 whereby the body aids in securing the applicator to the user and protecting the user.   
   
   
       35 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein the end distal of the body further comprises a radial shape to accommodate the shape of the user's hand when the user's fingers are spaced fully apart. 
   
   
       36 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein the outer most layer of one of the panels is comprised of a different material than the outer most layer of material of the other panel. 
   
   
       37 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein the mitt uses a method of labeling such as color coding to determine what substances the mitt is designed for or has been in contact with. 
   
   
       38 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein said layer of material can be comprised of different pieces of material. 
   
   
       39 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein said cavity is open for insertion of said human hand and has a means to aid in retention of the said applicator. 
   
   
       40 . The applicator of  claim 39 , wherein the means of retention is an elastic cuff. 
   
   
       41 . The applicator of  claim 32 , wherein a mitt liner is configured to fit into the cavity of the mitt said mitt liner having a substantially planar body having two liner panels of material, each composed of at least one layer of material, in which the liner panels are disposed in a generally opposing manner about a central plane and are joined as to define a single liner cavity between the panels of sufficient shape and size to accommodate either a right or left human hand or two human hands simultaneously. 
   
   
       42 . The applicator of  claim 41 , wherein the mitt liner is made from vinyl. 
   
   
       43 . The applicator of  claim 41 , wherein the mitt liner has an elastic cuff to aid in retention of the applicator.